Newsletter Volume 24 Issue 8
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Newsletter Volume 24 Issue 8

Cloud Connectivity Supports Smart HVACFor data centers powering the internet, the energy used to keep these systems cool is often the greatest operating cost, so small efficiency improvements can result in significant savings. IoT cloud connectivity lets experts effectively support increasingly complex HVAC systems, such as refrigerant-side economizers for data centers.Read more Old Reliable Just Got…
ProSense Miniature Photoelectric Sensors for Space-Limited Applications from AutomationDirect
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ProSense Miniature Photoelectric Sensors for Space-Limited Applications from AutomationDirect

August 24, 2022 – AutomationDirect has added ProSense miniature rectangular photoelectric sensors to their inventory of almost 4,000 sensors and encoders. The new ProSense RW mini photoelectric sensors provide an affordable solution for small applications with very limited space.  Available in diffuse, diffuse with adjustable background suppression, retroreflective, and through-beam models, their compact light spot…
ISO 5599/1 Pneumatic Solenoid Valves from AutomationDirect
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ISO 5599/1 Pneumatic Solenoid Valves from AutomationDirect

August 17, 2022 – AutomationDirect has added new NITRA ISO 5599/1 pneumatic solenoid valve components. These solenoid valves are completely interchangeable with any brand of ISO 5599/1 equipment. ISO 5599 size one and size two components include solenoid valve bodies in 5-way, 2-position configurations with single or double solenoids and 5-way, 3-position, double solenoid valves…
Contrinex RFID RW Units from AutomationDirect
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Contrinex RFID RW Units from AutomationDirect

August 16, 2022 – AutomationDirect has added RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Read/Write modules from Contrinex. RFID technology uses radio frequencies to read and write data to/from electronic labels called tags. As opposed to standard barcode readers, RFID technology doesn’t require a line of sight between the tag and the Read/Write module to operate, and tags…
Winters Pressure Accessories from AutomationDirect
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Winters Pressure Accessories from AutomationDirect

July 27, 2022 – AutomationDirect has added new pressure sensing accessories from Winters. These accessories will protect delicate pressure measurement equipment from damage caused by pressure surges, superheated media, and more. Included in the new product release are siphons that protect pressure gauges, transmitters, and switches from the effects of high-temperature media such as steam….
Newsletter Volume 24 Issue 7
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Newsletter Volume 24 Issue 7

What is a VFD?A variable frequency drive (VFD) is an electronic device used to vary the frequency of an AC voltage to adjust the speed of an AC motor. VFDs also provide start and stop control, acceleration and deceleration, and overload protection. Many VFDs are networkable, allowing them to integrate into and provide feedback to…
Phase and Voltage Monitoring Relays from AutomationDirect
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Phase and Voltage Monitoring Relays from AutomationDirect

July 13, 2022 – AutomationDirect has added new phase and voltage monitoring relays from ProSense. The PMRU-2C series true RMS phase monitor relays protect 3-phase equipment from damage that can occur when there is a phase loss, phase reversal, phase unbalance, undervoltage, or overvoltage condition. These relays are designed to provide protection for most generator…
Newsletter Volume 24 Issue 6
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Newsletter Volume 24 Issue 6

Making the Cut with Upgraded AutomationUsing the AutomationDirect Do-more BRX PLC, an extrusion company progressively upgraded and simplified their legacy manufacturing lines, greatly improving performance, while minimizing scrap. The situation is common at many manufacturing sites: production equipment is old, degrading, and mismatched, leading to operational and maintenance inefficiencies and nightmares… Read entire article IIoT…